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Hsingtien Temple
Shin Kong Tower Just opposite the train station and surpassing the Taipei Hilton is the Shin Kong Tower, a pride of Taipei. As it is 245-meters-tall, high speed elevators are built to shoot visitors upwards at 540 meters per minute, thus taking only 35 seconds to reach the observatory on the 49th floor (out of 51 floors). In the observatory, old black-and-white mezzotints delineating Taipei of yesteryear surrounds the inner wall. The tower has been a significant landmark in Taipei since 1994 and has become a popular spot for tourists and locals. Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall
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This
Taoist temple is on Minchuan E. Road, Sec. 2, in the northeast quadrant
of the city. The main god is the red-faced, black-bearded Kuan Kung who
is worshipped by members of the public day and night. A miniature garden
gazebo built around a tiny pond is found outside the temple. The Chinese
are known to consolidate elements of nature into temple designs and architecture.
The
Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall is a trademark of Taipei city. Based at Chungshan
South Road, close to the East Gate, this amazingly huge structure was
built in 1980 during the fifth anniversary of Chiang Kaishek's death.
The hall is 76 meters high and dominates the landscaped ground. Inside
the hall is a 25-ton bronze statue of the late president. A high magnificent
arch acts as a welcoming entrance. Architecture styles follow that of
the Ming Dynasty, which features 18 different styles of traditional Chinese
windows at eye-level along the whole perimeter wall. The memorial hall
closes at 5 p.m., but the adjacent park grounds remain open for evening
jaunts and joggers.
The
Chiang Kaishek Cultural Center also houses the National Opera House, which
is built in Chinese palace style, and the Concert Hall. Both houses are
used for opera and concert performances by local and international artistes.